Fully Accredited Kindermusik Educator
Issued by
Kindermusik International
Earners of the Fully Accredited badge have demonstrated mastery of delivering high-quality music and movement classes to young children (ages 0-7) and their caregivers, and can now offer the Kindermusik® a cappella curricula in their studios or teaching spaces. These educators have a deep understanding of how and why music supports early whole-child development, and how to help caregivers effectively incorporate musical play into their daily routines to boost positive growth.
- Type Certification
- Level Advanced
- Time Months
- Cost Paid
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Pass a vocal review. Applicants submit a video of themselves singing two songs a capella, ensuring they can lead classes in the appropriate musical range for young children to process and imitate.
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Submit a video of themselves teaching age-specific Kindermusik® classes for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, along with their caregivers, for review by the Kindermusik University Training Team.
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Pass an assessment of that video footage, which must meet The Kindermusik Masterful Teaching Rubric: proficiency in Practice, Process, Presence, Transitions, Benefit Statements, Connection, and Musicality.
Standards
Our a cappella (or studio) curricula carefully infuses the power of music and movement to support whole-child development and nurture confidence and joy in the lives of children and their families. Applicants seeking to teach this specific curricula must demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of pedagogy, best teaching practices, and overall musicality.